2243 Avon St · Saginaw, MI 48602

$85,000

2 bd · 1.0 ba · 803 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 324 Days on market

Built 1928 4,792 sqft lot Est $74k · 15% over

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +19.6/30.0
• DSCR +6.2/10.0
• 1% rule +5.8/10.0
• Rent growth +3.5/5.0
• Livability +3.2/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Schools +2.0/10.0
• ARV discount +0.7/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 2-bedroom property has undergone many recent updates. Section 8 pays $925 directly to the owner. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

Key facts

• 4,792 sq ft lot
• 2 garage spots
• Built 1928

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Detached 2-car garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Single-family residence; One level; Ground-level entry with steps
• Construction: Wood siding; Block foundation
• Exterior features: Paved road access; Lot approximately 0.11 acres (40 x 120)

Interior

• Bedrooms: 4 total rooms
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Forced air heating (natural gas); No central cooling
• Interior features: Unfinished basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $85k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $98 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($919 rent vs $85k).
• Recommended offer: $75k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 63/100 on livability (#521 in MI) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A+; Watch: schools F, crime F, amenities F.
• Saginaw School District (urban): math 20% / reading 29% proficiency, ranked #444 of 540 in MI (top 82%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 76% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+4.0%/yr); 250 active listings in the ZIP; 154 units permitted in Saginaw County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $588 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Saginaw County population projected at -25% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 324 days — a 12% lower offer ($75k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 10 sale attempts since 18y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1928 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $74,800 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 324 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1928 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
7. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.08% ✓
• Cap rate: 7.67%
• Cash-on-cash: 4.93%
• DSCR: 1.22
• GRM: 7.7

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $73,876
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
2292 Bay St	0.14mi	2/1.0	866 (+8%)	7mo	$36,000	$42	75
1815 W Genesee	0.50mi	2/1.0	818 (+2%)	1mo	$74,000	$90	73
2105 Mershon St	0.46mi	2/1.0	822 (+2%)	5mo	$120,000	$146	70
2524 N Carolina St	0.30mi	3/1.0 (+1)	845 (+5%)	7mo	$78,000	$92	67
2200 State St	0.25mi	3/1.0 (+1)	756 (-6%)	10mo	$57,500	$76	65
2600 Deindorfer St	0.23mi	2/1.0	702 (-13%)	8mo	$72,000	$103	62
2515 Dow Pl	0.52mi	2/1.0	872 (+9%)	2mo	$145,000	$166	60
2312 Durand St	0.69mi	2/1.0	849 (+6%)	4mo	$24,750	$29	55
2138 N Clinton St	0.35mi	3/1.0 (+1)	912 (+14%)	10mo	$77,000	$84	48
2821 Cooper Ave	0.66mi	2/1.0	917 (+14%)	3mo	$95,000	$104	43
1906 N Charles St	0.42mi	3/1.0 (+1)	684 (-15%)	10mo	$65,000	$95	42
2817 Cooper Ave	0.65mi	2/1.0	904 (+13%)	9mo	$65,000	$72	41

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.98% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -7.4%
• Equity multiple: 0.72×
• Total profit: $-6,586
• Equity at exit: $12,674

10-year hold

• IRR: 3.5%
• Equity multiple: 1.26×
• Total profit: $6,281
• Equity at exit: $7,349

Cash invested: $23,800 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 62 Landlord-Friendly
• State Michigan: 62 Landlord-Friendly · EVEN
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

7-day pay-or-quit; mixed climate; Detroit/AA have some protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 48602

• Home prices YoY: -19.7%
• Rents YoY: 4.0%
• Active inventory: 250
• Price-to-rent: 7.7×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $919 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$446
• Tax from tax record: −$147 /mo · $1,767/yr
• Insurance: −$35
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$193
• Net cashflow: $98

Break-even live

Break-even rent $795

Max offer price $85,000

Occupancy floor 84%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $21,250
• Closing costs: $2,550
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 36 events

1. 2026-06-19
   days on market $85,000 Active 324 DOM
2. 2026-06-18
   days on market $85,000 Active 323 DOM
3. 2026-06-17
   days on market $85,000 Active 322 DOM
4. 2026-06-16
   days on market $85,000 Active 321 DOM
5. 2026-06-15
   days on market $85,000 Active 320 DOM
6. 2026-06-14
   days on market $85,000 Active 318 DOM
7. 2026-06-12
   days on market $85,000 Active 317 DOM
8. 2026-06-09
   days on market $85,000 Active 314 DOM
9. 2026-06-08
   days on market $85,000 Active 313 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $85,000 Active 312 DOM
11. 2026-06-05
    days on market $85,000 Active 309 DOM
12. 2026-06-03
    days on market $85,000 Active 308 DOM
13. 2026-06-02
    days on market $85,000 Active 307 DOM
14. 2026-06-01
    days on market $85,000 Active 306 DOM
15. 2026-05-31
    days on market $85,000 Active 305 DOM
16. 2026-05-30
    days on market $85,000 Active 304 DOM
17. 2025-07-30
    listed $85,000 Active

    Show marketing remark (241 chars)

    Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 2-bedroom property has undergone many recent updates. Section 8 pays $925 directly to the owner. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

18. 2025-07-30
    listed $85,000 Active 241-char remark

    Show marketing remark (241 chars)

    Landlords/Investors, enjoy the guaranteed rental payments with this Section 8 rental property. This 2-bedroom property has undergone many recent updates. Section 8 pays $925 directly to the owner. Do Not Disturb tenants! Serious buyers only!

19. 2022-08-26
    price $900
20. 2021-12-01
    soldstatus $100,000
21. 2015-05-17
    historical
22. 2015-05-05
    historical
23. 2015-05-05
    historical
24. 2015-02-24
    listed $12,900
25. 2015-02-24
    listed $12,900
26. 2015-02-24
    listed $12,900
27. 2010-01-18
    historical
28. 2010-01-18
    historical
29. 2009-11-18
    listed $15,900
30. 2009-11-18
    listed $15,900
31. 2009-05-06
    historical
32. 2009-05-06
    historical
33. 2009-05-06
    historical
34. 2008-10-16
    listed $19,900
35. 2008-10-16
    listed $19,900
36. 2008-10-16
    listed $19,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast MI · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,767 · $147/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,767 · $147/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥100°F today · 14 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 1 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $11,031
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,761
• − Property taxes: −$1,767
• − Insurance: −$425
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$883
• − Management: −$883
• − Depreciation: −$2,473
• Taxable loss: −$159
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$38
• After-tax cash flow: $1,213/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Saginaw School District
• NCES district ID: 2630390
• Math proficiency: 20% ▼ -5.00%
• Reading proficiency: 29% ▼ -3.00%
• Median HH income: $28,940
• Composite: 19.6/100
• National rank: #8755
• State rank: #444 of 540 in MI

Livability — Saginaw

• Score: 63/100
• State rank: #521
• US rank: #15424

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment F Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Saginaw, MI
• County: Saginaw County · 54,884 people
• City population: 54,884
• Metro: Saginaw, MI
• Population (ZIP): 27,127
• Household income: $46,984
• Rent vs Own: 35.8% rent · 64.2% own
• Severe rent burden: 1416.0

Population outlook (Saginaw County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 180,568 people
• By 2030: 172,302 · -4.6%
• By 2040: 153,919 · -14.8%
• By 2050: 135,519 · -24.9%
• By 2075: 97,199 · -46.2%
• By 2100: 65,037 · -64.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.64)
• Race & ethnicity: White 50% Black 27% Hispanic / Latino 17% Two or more races 12%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 14% Puerto Rican 1%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 4% Lithuanian 3% Italian 2%
• Foreign-born: 1% · Canada
• Languages at home: 96% English-only · Spanish 3%

Political lean MEDSL · Saginaw

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 47.7% · R 51.0% · Other 1.4%
• 2008→2024 swing: -20.6pp toward R · 2008: 17.3pp · 2024: -3.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+3.3 2020: D+0.3 2016: R+1.1 2012: D+11.9 2008: D+17.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -39.15%
• Current HPI: 159.8807
• Rent YoY: ▲ 3.98%
• Metro: Saginaw, MI
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.37%
• F500 in state: 28

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in MI)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Automotive Parts	3	$48B
▸Automotive	2	$372B
▸Chemicals	1	$45B
▸Automotive Retail	1	$29B
▸Healthcare / Medical Devices	1	$23B
▸Automotive Technology	1	$20B

Price history

+327.1% since first listed

20 events — show timeline

• 2025-07-30 Listed $85,000 REALCOMP
• 2025-07-30 Listed $85,000 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2022-08-26 Price Changed $900 RENT.
• 2021-12-01 Sold (Public Records) $100,000 Public Records
• 2015-05-17 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-05-05 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-05-05 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2015-02-24 Listed $12,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-02-24 Listed $12,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2015-02-24 Listed $12,900 REALCOMP
• 2010-01-18 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2010-01-18 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2009-11-18 Listed $15,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-11-18 Listed $15,900 REALCOMP
• 2009-05-06 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-05-06 Listing Removed — MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2009-05-06 Listing Removed — REALCOMP
• 2008-10-16 Listed $19,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2008-10-16 Listed $19,900 MiRealSource-MiMLS
• 2008-10-16 Listed $19,900 REALCOMP

Property tax history

+3.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,767 · -16.3% YoY. Source: county tax records.